dint

Example Sentences

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"One year I paid off £4,300, but the interest was £3,600," he says, "so in reality the only dint I made in that was £700."

From BBC

But amongst MPs in the other place next door, and outside the Houses of Parliament, the idea of continuing to allow aristocrats seats by dint of birth is anathema to many.

From BBC

“Home Alone” certainly made Culkin a star, which was its intention, and O’Hara, by dint of John Hughes’ characterization, an able partner.

From Salon

Simply by dint of their tablet-like heft, dictionaries make a claim for longevity and authority.

From The Wall Street Journal

Others are here by dint of good old-fashioned storytelling, memorable characters and terrific performances — or just because they made me laugh.

From Los Angeles Times